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demosthenes2k8 10-03-2011 19:05

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
Tortoise HG.
Who says Software doesn't have any tools?

There's another tool I find entertaining, but he doesn't like it when I call him that. (Only joking, don't worry!)

Ankit S. 10-03-2011 19:56

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
I think my name makes it obvious :)

i guess the jigsaw comes at a distance second ;)

MattC9 10-03-2011 21:26

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
A Multi-Allen wrench and a socket wrench will solve all you'r problems...

ChristopherSD 10-03-2011 21:53

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
A mouse for CAD. Everybody knows it's impossible to use CAD software without one. :)

MrForbes 10-03-2011 21:58

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Originally Posted by ChristopherSD (Post 1037682)
A mouse for CAD. Everybody knows it's impossible to use CAD software without one. :)

It wasn't when I learned CAD....which I forgot about 20 years ago....

My favorite is a tough choice between the hacksaw and the file. I can't decide. I used both to make this when I was a freshman in high school....35 years ago....

NorviewsVeteran 10-03-2011 22:01

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
Jigsaw.

It can do straight cuts, unique curves, large diameter holes in wood, metal, pvc, polycarb with dozens of styles of blades that are easier to change than a bandsaw, and still fit in a briefcase.

Trent B 10-03-2011 22:05

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
My SOG Powerlock Multitool, something about having pliers, a v-cutter (think for cutting seatbelts, so works well on rope, plastic bags of bolts, zipties, fabric etc), small wood saw, file and screwdrivers at short notice is nice.

tim-tim 10-03-2011 22:07

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Call me kooky, but a well rested mind/brain

GW Kalrod 10-03-2011 22:11

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
A file, when everything else goes wrong I can always enjoy mindless filing of edges...

seannoseworthy 10-03-2011 22:12

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CNC Machine, preferably a Haas.

Petef911 10-03-2011 22:34

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
My favorite tool would have to be our teams horizontal/vertical band saw. We picked it up at Harbor Freight. That thing will seriously cut through anything and is very durable. Only problem is that its really heavy. But the benefits out weigh the negatives.


My favorite tool that i use outside of robotics and also in robotics is my DeWalt cordless reciprocating saw. Its 18V of raw power and can chop through anything that i have put it up against.

JCharlton 10-03-2011 22:41

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
I'll also second the pneumatic pop-riveter. Last year we picked up a foot-shear and finger brake (not as dangerous as they sound!) to do sheet metal work, they built most of our bot this year.

Another must have for anyone working with sheet metal are step drills.

Of all the tools though I really couldn't live without the shop broom...

CalTran 10-03-2011 23:03

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
Wago, wirecutter/crimps, and a soldering iron. And my camera. :)

boomergeek 12-03-2011 12:54

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weight to point score impact of a widget defines much of the game...

Steve-Man 12-03-2011 13:26

Re: Your favorite/most useful tool?
 
Gonna go with the multi alan wrench or the philips head screwdriver.


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